Ten former Indiana basketball players dot rosters around the nation in 2025-26, four who were on IU teams that made the NCAA tournament in 2023 and ’22.
Malik Reneau is the most prominent of those former Hoosiers, emerging as a leader for No. 23 Miami (Florida), which is in third place in the Atlantic Coast Conference and projected as a No. 7 or 8 seed in March Madness.
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Two other former Hoosiers could appear in the tournament: Gabe Cupps, if Ohio State makes the tournament, and Logan Duncomb, if he can get through a foot injury and Winthrop can win the Big South tournament.
How Indiana basketball transfers are faring in 2026
Malik Reneau, Miami (Florida)
Jan 13, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) drives past Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Logan Imes (2) during the second half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
The left-hander leads the Hurricanes in scoring (19.2), is second in rebounding (6.5) and makes 35% of his 3-pointers. Miami (23-6), which owns a win over North Carolina, is headed to March Madness.
In three seasons at IU, he averaged 11.4 points and 5.0 rebounds. In his best season, 2023-24, he averaged 15.4 points and 6.0 rebounds. Injuries interrupted him in ’24-25.
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Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M
Nov 25, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) attempts a three point basket during the first half against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Mgbako averaged 10.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in seven games before a foot injury sidelined him for the season, the Aggies’ first under Bucky McMillan. Originally a Duke recruit, he played two seasons for IU, averaging 12.2 points and 4.3 rebounds.
Myles Rice, Maryland
Myles Rice of the Maryland Terrapins drives to the basket in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Xfinity Center on Dec. 13, 2025 in College Park, Maryland.
Rice has played one season each at the three colleges. This season at Maryland for first-year coach Buzz Williams, he is averaging 5.6 points off the bench but has been out a month with an ankle injury.
In ’24-25 at IU, he averaged 10.1 points. As a freshman at Washington State, he averaged 14.8 points.
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Bryson Tucker, Washington
Feb 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Huskies forward Bryson Tucker (8) dunks in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Injuries have twice interrupted Tucker’s 2025-26 at Washington. He averages 5.7 points and 3.9 rebounds. Last season at IU, he averaged 5.4 points.
Kanaan Carlyle, Florida Atlantic
The guard is the second-leading scorer for the Owls, averaging 14.2 points and 3.8 rebounds. He has cleared 20 points in five games this season and had a double-double (15 points, 11 rebounds) against UAB on Dec. 23.
Last season, he averaged 4.0 points for the Hoosiers after averaging 11.5 points for Stanford as a freshman.
Jakai Newton, Georgia State
ASU Sun Devils guard Noah Meeusen (15) defends Georgia State Panthers guard Jakai Newton (1) as he dives for the ball at Desert Financial Arena on Nov. 17, 2025, in Tempe, Arizona.
Injuries limited him to four games at IU. This season at Georgia State, Newton averages 7.2 points, 3.6 rebounds
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Gabe Cupps, Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes guard Gabe Cupps (4) dribbles the ball against Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) in the second half of the NCAA game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
The 2022 Ohio Mr. Basketball has returned to play for the Buckeyes, and averages 12.7 minutes over 28 games. He started 22 games as an IU freshman but missed most of ’24-25 with a knee injury.
CJ Gunn, DePaul
Jan 20, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; DePaul Blue Demons guard CJ Gunn (11) reacts after a play against the Butler Bulldogs during the second half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
The frontcourt player is a frequent starter in two seasons at DePaul, averaging 13.2 points and 3.9 rebounds this season. In two years at IU, he averaged 3.1 points.
Kaleb Banks, DePaul
Jan 20, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor (4) steals the ball from DePaul Blue Demons forward Kaleb Banks (1) during the second half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Banks is a part-time starter for the Blue Demons, averaging 5.8 points. He is coming off a 2024-25 season at Tulane in which he averaged 14.7 points and 6.7 rebounds. In two years at IU, he averaged 2.3 points.
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Logan Duncomb, Winthrop
The big man emerged to lead the Golden Eagles (21-10) into Big South contention but suffered a foot injury last week that threatens their conference tournament hopes. He is averaging a team-leading 18.4 points and 9.0 rebounds. He played little at IU between 2021-23.
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